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TRA Issues Urgent Cybersecurity Advisory Warning Public Against Dangerous VPN Applications

Oman’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has issued an urgent nationwide cybersecurity advisory to alert the public about the severe digital and privacy dangers associated with using unauthorized or unverified Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications. The regulatory body highlighted that while many individuals download these third-party programs to bypass local firewalls…
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MTCIT Invites Expressions Of Interest To Establish Premier Gaming And E-Sports Hub In Oman

Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) has officially taken a major step toward positioning the Sultanate as a regional focal point for digital entertainment by launching an open investment window for a premier gaming industry hub. Announced via the ministry’s Internal Investment Committee, the initiative actively calls…
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Alibaba Imposes Internal Ban On Claude Code And Demands Removal Of All Anthropic Products

Chinese e-commerce and cloud computing giant Alibaba has officially declared that it will completely ban employees from using Anthropic’s terminal-native programming tool, Claude Code, effective July 10, 2026. The strict administrative mandate commands all internal engineering and software development divisions to immediately cease using the AI-powered assistant and completely uninstall…
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Mwasalat Mandates Digital Payments For City Bus Services To Accelerate Transit Times

Oman’s national public transport operator, Mwasalat, has officially announced that it will completely phase out and stop accepting cash payments for its city bus services in Muscat and Salalah starting August 1, 2026. The sweeping policy shift is designed to modernize the Sultanate’s transit network, encourage the widespread adoption of…
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Muscat Governorate Launches ‘AI Explorers’ Initiative To Cultivate Future-Ready Skills In Children

In a progressive move to prepare the younger generation for a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the Muscat Governorate has officially launched the “AI Explorers” initiative. The newly introduced program is custom-built to introduce young children to the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, shifting their relationship with modern technology from passive screen…
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Oman Air Expands International Network With Direct Flights To Tashkent And Singapore

Oman Air has officially launched its first direct flights to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, and Singapore as part of its strategic expansion plans. The national carrier’s new routes are engineered to meet rising passenger demand, enhance global connectivity, and boost international tourism, trade, and investment between the Sultanate and…
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Amazon’s Transatlantic “Fastnet” Cable Highlights Ireland’s AI Rise And Deep Naval Vulnerabilities

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has received formal planning approval to construct a major subsea cable landing station in County Cork, Ireland, for its highly anticipated transatlantic fiber-optic network named Fastnet. Designed to connect Maryland in the United States directly to the southwest coast of Ireland, the infrastructure project will serve…
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Abu Dhabi’s MGX Secures Landmark $49 Billion For Historic AI Mega-Fund

Abu Dhabi-based technology investment powerhouse MGX has officially closed its inaugural vehicle, MGX Fund I, at an unprecedented $49 billion in total commitments. Backed by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company and the prominent AI and cloud computing group G42, the two-year-old private investment firm significantly surpassed its…
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Oman Elevates Data Sovereignty As Ministry Approves External Auditors For Personal Data Protection

Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology is continuing efforts to strengthen personal data protection by accrediting external auditors in line with the country’s data privacy laws and regulations. The newly established accreditation framework is strategically designed to support private sector organizations and government entities in complying with the…
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WhatsApp Unveils Massive Privacy Overhaul To Replace Phone Numbers With Custom Usernames

In one of the most substantial privacy updates since its inception, WhatsApp has officially announced the rollout of a username reservation system, allowing its global user base of over three billion people to chat without ever disclosing their personal phone numbers. The Meta-owned messaging giant confirmed that users can now…
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